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LAS VEGAS RAINBOW BAR & GRILL HAS CROWNED THE SKOONERS THE WINNERS OF ITS "ROCK THE RAINBOW" COMPETITION AND LAS VEGAS' NEXT SUPERSTAR BAND

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RAINBOW VEGAS HAS ALSO DISCOVERED ITS FIRST EVER "RAINBOW GIRL"

On February 16th, The Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas crowned the city's the next superstar band when its  "Rock The Rainbow" local band competition that began in September came to a rockin' finish in front of a crowd of 1300. The last band standing out of an initial 16 was  The Skooners, a rowdy young band of pop-soul misfits with a distinctive alt-rock bent, that battled Fortwentydaze in the final.

The Skooners will receive a proverbial pot of gold for indie artists: a professional recording session at the state of the art Studio At The Palms (located at The Palms Hotel and Casino), a showcase for the #1 band (and a shot at a record deal) with Sony A&R representatives and a Saturday night spotlight gig at the famous Whiskey A Go Go on Sunset Strip, which is located just down the block from L.A.'s Rainbow Bar & Grill.

And just as co-owners Jerry and Bob Greenberg were seeking the next Vegas based superstar band, the restaurant also searched for Stephanie Suce , the one lucky young lady who became the face of The Rainbow Bar & Grill by winning the “Rainbow Girl” contest.

Every Thursday between the battle of the band performances, contestants were asked to model in lingerie to be judged by Rothman and a rotating panel of music judges, and the winner from each night was asked to come back during the Finals to see who the new “Rainbow Girl” promo team would be and to also determine the first ever “Rainbow Girl.” The prizes include paid photo shoots for the restaurant's advertisements for a year; limo accommodations for the team and bottle service at various hotspots in Vegas; and the replacement of the Rainbow's current logo with the winner.

Judging both competitions were Nick Oshiro (Drummer of Static X), Craig Nielson (Drummer of Flotsam & Jetsam), and co-owners and “rock heritage management” Bob & Jerry Greenberg.

According to Rainbow Vegas' Director of Operations Steve Rothman, the “Rock the Rainbow" and "Rainbow Girl" competitions "brought back what the legacy of the Rainbow is all about…rock and roll and gorgeous women!”

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its laid back, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for locals and tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. Just in the last couple months, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney signed the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul had dinner and drinks before hanging up his snare drum in the green room. Dave Navarro came in for some drinks with a trio of lady friends, and 3 Doors Down dropped in for a bite.

PHOTO CAPTION: Las Vegas' The Skooners rock out to a crowd of over 1300 before winning the "Rock The Rainbow" competition.

PHOTO CAPTION: The new face of Rainbow Vegas is "Rainbow Girl" contest winner Stephanie Suce.

PHOTO CAPTION: Jerry (left) and Bob Greenberg (right) with "Rainbow Girl" Stephanie Suce (middle) and the new "Rainbow Girl" promo team.

PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. for Publicity Purposes only.

Skechers & Mark Nason Throw Rock 'N' Roll Company Party At LAS VEGAS' RAINBOW BAR & GRILL Last Friday Night That Included A  Live Set By Foreigner

This last Friday night at Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill , Skechers and  Mark Nason hosted a fabulous rock 'n' roll company party till the wee hours of Saturday morning that included a live set by the infamous band Foreigner . The night was packed full of excitement as Skechers and Mark Nason also put on a great preview of what their next week's Luxor show has in store.

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its laid back, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for locals and tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. Just in the last couple months, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney signed the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul had dinner and drinks before hanging up his snare drum in the green room. Dave Navarro came in for some drinks with a trio of lady friends, and 3 Doors Down dropped in for a bite.

PHOTO CAPTION: Skechers and Mark Nason celebrate at Rainbow Vegas to the tunes of the infamous Foreigner.

PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. for Publicity Purposes only.

PANTERA'S VINNIE PAUL MAKES RAINBOW VEGAS APPEARANCE - To add to the revolving door of rock stars and celebrities who pass daily through the doors of Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, Pantera's drummer Vinnie Paul came by the other night for dinner and drinks. Then after running into Rainbow Vegas' Marketing Director Mark Hornsby and Director of Operations Steven Rothman, Paul left his mark by hanging up his snare drum up in the club's green room.

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, just recently celebrated its first anniversary. Last week, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney was there signing the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Later, members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, too.

PHOTO CAPTION: Rainbow Vegas' Marketing Director Mark Hornsby, Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, and Director of Operations Steven Rothman

PHOTO CAPTION: Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul hung his snare drum on the Rainbow Vegas' green room wall

PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. for Publicity Purposes only.

LOOKING FOR THAT POT OF GOLD IN SIN CITY:
LAS VEGAS' RAINBOW BAR & GRILL
HOSTS ITS FIRST ‘ROCK THE RAINBOW' COMPETITION STARTING SEPTEMBER 28 AT 11 PM
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Owners Jerry Greenberg and Bob Greenberg Seek Next
Vegas-Based Superstar Band Among 16 Finalists
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Recent Celebrities Sighted at Sister Club to L.A.'s Legendary Sunset Strip Location
Include Alice In Chains Drummer Sean Kinney, Smash Mouth and Vegas Institution Clint Holmes

Following in the footsteps of Sunset Strip's original, still thriving Rainbow Bar & Grill—historically renowned for being one of the places where rock and roll first started—the Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas is hosting its first ever “Rock The Rainbow” local band competition.

The multi-week event kicks off Thursday, September 28 at 11 p.m. with performances by Left Arm Scar and K.D.T., two of the 16 locally based finalists chosen by the club's management.

The other contestants, who will perform over subsequent weeks, include Broken End, The Leeds, Slow To Surface, VENT, Cherry Hill, Hard Eight, Adelita's Way, Soul'd Out, Otherwise, Stocklan, Fortwentydaze, The Skooners, Conflict of Interest and Underground Rebels.

The purpose of the competition, which is the brainchild of the club's newly found “rock heritage management” and owners Jerry Greenberg and Bob Greenberg , is to find the next Vegas superstar band.

The best of the 16 competing groups will have their chance at many great prizes and opportunities, including a proverbial pot of gold for indie artists: a professional recording session at the state of the art Studio At The Palms (located at The Palms Hotel and Casino), a showcase for the #1 band (and a shot at a record deal) with Sony A&R representatives and a Saturday night spotlight gig at the famous Whiskey A Go Go on Sunset Strip, which is located just down the block from L.A.'s Rainbow Bar & Grill.

The finals are slated to be judged by some very recognizable celebrities in the rock world.

Las Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill, which is located on Paradise Road across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Café, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Its relaxed, no snob attitude and growing reputation as a new playground for tourists has also attracted an exciting celebrity clientele. Last week, Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney was there signing the “Drumhead of Fame,” and Clint Holmes—a Vegas institution who has been headlining at Harrah's for years—stopped by to pick up one of the Rainbow Bar & Grill's famous pizzas. Later, members of the band Smash Mouth came in for a bottle of vodka and pizzas, too.

For more information about The Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas, please go to www.rainbowbarandgrillv.com .

PHOTO CAPTION: Rainbow Vegas Director of Operations Steven Rothman, Co-Owner Jerry Greenberg, and Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney

PHOTO CAPTION: Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney makes his mark on the  “Drumhead of Fame"

PHOTO CAPTION: Las Vegas Entertainer Clint Holmes plants one on Rainbow Vegas Co-Owner Jerry Greenberg

PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. for Publicity Purposes only.